Space fever
It started with a simple question that ended with a surprising answer and new technology that is being used in cutting-edge heart surgery and could save millions of euros in hospital bills.
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The worm that feels at home in space
Astronauts return to Earth weakened and unsteady after weightlessness and radiation in space take their toll on the human body. New research now shows that the humble nematode worm adapts much better to spaceflight.
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ESA astronaut André Kuipers having his brain monitored for the Neurospat session during his mission on the International Space Station in 2012.
Keeping immune cells alive and kicking
New results from research on the International Space Station are offering clues on why astronauts’ immune systems don’t work as well in space. The findings may benefit the elderly on Earth.
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Measuring brain waves in space
Measuring brain waves in space
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ESA astronaut Andre Kuipers’ tour of the International Space Station
ESA astronaut André Kuipers announces Mission X 2012 winners
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Follow André's mission
André Kuipers is eager to share his many experiences, sunrises and sunsets flying at around 350 kilometres above our heads. Last summer he launched a dedicated blog in Dutch, a good way to track him during the final stages of his training on planet Earth.
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Rosita SuensonESA/ESTECCommunication OfficeTel: +31 71 565 3009Email: Rosita.Suenson@esa.int
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